Tech Model Railroad Club

The Tech Model Railroad Club (TMRC) is a student organization at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology dedicated to the hobby and engineering of model railroading. Founded in 1946, it originally focused on building detailed model trains and layouts but also became influential in the development of early computer programming and hacking culture. The club's activities include designing and operating model railroads, sharing technical knowledge, and exploring innovations in control systems. TMRC is notable for fostering a collaborative environment that blends hobbyist craftsmanship with technological exploration, contributing to both model railroading and the early roots of computer culture.